MPC3-D — Film/Post-Production Mixing Console
Updated: May 17, 2005

The traditional controls and familiar panel layout have been brought forward from Harrison's MPC console, the film industry standard.

Controls have been enhanced and now include dedicated 8-band EQ controls per strip, dedicated dynamics controls per strip and expanded panning controls, at the same time retaining the familiar and comfortable feel of the console.

The console can accommodate virtually any combination of input sections and custom master section layouts. The entire console can be tailor made to suit the needs of any facility. Over the years, Harrison has paid close attention to the film industry.

Because of this, every MPC3-D comes equipped with many features specially engineered to accommodate the rigors of the film-mixing environment. These features and tools were inspired by close contact with film industry leaders and were created with input from creative professionals.

By design, the MPC3-D is a large-scale, multi-operator console and can be configured as a one, two or three operator desk.

Available Features in the MPC4-D Include:
• Dynamic "Profiling"—Any strip can control any channel at any time - Console "Profiles" can be set up in addition to the static layer controls
• Plug-Ins – software Plug-Ins will allow the user to choose features and functions according to need - Future plug-ins include De-esser, Camera Noise Cleaner & Bus Limiter
• IKIS Automation platform, a PCI-based, multi-operator automation system offering 10 EQ shapes, 30 dB gain/cut, expanded dynamics controls and increased control resolution
• Multiple TFT's offer vivid graphics controllable via standard pointing devices or optional "TouchPen" Interface
• 8 band parametric EQ with expanded dynamic controls accessible through every channel strip or via Harrison assignable "DIGITAL TOOLS" control panel with 8 motorized faders (a Harrison exclusive), or via the graphics TFT's Features include:
• Expanded EQ control per strip (8 bands) with Notch, Hi/lo-pass and "Find" selection per band

• Additional "Range" and "Shape" controls per EQ band
• Dedicated Compressor and Gate controls per strip
• Expanded Auxiliary Send controls per strip
• Expanded Input controls per strip

• Panning modes up to 16 wide (16 discrete signals) on EVERY channel - a Harrison exclusive. 5.1 surround has been available on Harrison consoles for over 15 years. 7.1 surround panning became standard on Harrison consoles in 1991, years before anyone else offered 7.1 as an option. Now Harrison again leads into the future with panning up to 16 wide
• Full, 40-bit Wide Pipe™ digital signal processing AND digital interconnects exclusive Harrison technology
• Digital routing switcher with up to 2240 X 2240 I/O - can function as a STAND ALONE router – another Harrison exclusive
• Up to 768 channels per digital core, with dedicated full processing on all busses on every channel – No Processing Allocation
• All busses (total 176 busses with full buss option) are available on EVERY channel at all times - No bus allocation required

• 96 “stem” busses, sectional or console wide
• 32 auxiliary sends, sectional or console wide
• 32 mix (reassign) busses
• 16 “listen” busses

• 24 bit A/D and D/A converters (48K or 96K)
• Up to 384 X 16 Summing/Monitor Matrix with Level, Mute and Solo
• 56 (112 optional) virtual PEC/Direct matrix
• Multi-colored scheme by section providing overview when looking across the surface.
• Light background plastic overlay with streamlined end profile
• Motorized, automated, joystick panners - developed by Harrison, they will soon be a Harrison exclusive as US Patent # 6264355 has just been issued covering the use of motorized joysticks for panning in audio consoles
• “Sweet Spot” control per section
• Upgrade the digital.engine to 96K or 192K via software
• By-passable SRC on both AES Inputs AND AES OUTPUTS in groups of 8
• SRC on the AES outputs is another Harrison exclusive feature
• New Backlit parameter displays providing a smooth, clean and readable surface
• Backlit input meters diffuse harsh LED’s to provide a smooth surface appearance
• Two-toned color scheme by section provides a sharper overview when looking across the surface
• Multi-operator control surface configurations with fully integrated automation accessible on a both sectional (per operator) and console wide basis
• High-resolution digital meters with USER SELECTABLE colors, threshold and scaling- a Harrison exclusive feature
• Complete surface control linking functions
• Multi-station intercom system (optional)